AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 53 ingredients in Sponge pudding with dates and a toffee flavored sauce centre, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 50 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten.
Why is Sponge pudding with dates and a toffee flavored sauce centre Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: This product is marked as doubtful because it contains glycerol, tartaric acid, calcium phosphates, which may or may not comply with halal standards. The conclusion is drawn from in-depth analysis referencing worldwide halal guidelines. For further clarity, review the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (53)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamine Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
toffee flavored sauce * | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sweetened condensed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelling agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed lecithins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower lecithins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
pasteurized egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
invert sugar syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
color Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
plain caramel | Halal |
single cream * | Halal |
dates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mixed spice * | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tartaric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E334 | Doubtful |
wheat protein Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirit vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium phosphates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E341 | Doubtful |
sodium carbonates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flour treatment agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbic acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
nuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (29 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium carbonates
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains palm oil, salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains pasteurized egg
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
No restricted ingredients found
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sponge pudding with dates and a toffee flavored sauce centre halal to eat?
Yes — Sponge pudding with dates and a toffee flavored sauce centre has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 53 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: glycerol, tartaric acid, calcium phosphates. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other lidl products halal?
lidl produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our lidl brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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